Explore the Family Name Ning
The meaning of Ning
Chinese: Mandarin or Cantonese form of the surname 甯 (or 寧), meaning ‘tranquil, peaceful’ in Chinese: (i) from the placename Ning (甯), the name of a fief (located in Henan province) granted to Ji Wei, son of the Duke Cheng of Wey (ruler of the state of Wey (衛), died 600 BC). (ii) from Ning (甯), posthumous title of the great-grandson of the Duke Xiang of Qin (the 6th ruler of the state of Qin, died 766 BC). Some characteristic forenames: Chinese Kuan, Ping, Aihua, Chi, Chin, Ching, Chong, Chun, Fong, Gang, Guang, Hongjun, Hsiao, Hu, Nu, Quan, Xuan, Yen.
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How common is the last name Ning in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ning has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Ning was ranked as the 34,308th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 25,037th – a rise of 27.02 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 625 in 2000 to 992 in 2010, marking an impressive increase of 58.72 percent. This corresponds with a proportion per 100,000 people rising from 0.23 to 0.34, a jump of 47.83 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #25,037 | 27.02% |
| Count | 625 | 992 | 58.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.34 | 47.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ning
When we turn to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Ning identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a slight increase from 87.84 percent in 2000 to 91.13 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 3.52 percent to 2.32 percent during this time period. The percentage of Whites with the Ning surname dropped from 5.76 percent to 3.53 percent. Meanwhile, the Black population remained relatively stable, dipping just slightly from 2.08 percent to 1.92 percent. No change was reported for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.84% | 91.13% | 3.75% |
| White | 5.76% | 3.53% | -38.72% |
| Two or More Races | 3.52% | 2.32% | -34.09% |
| Black | 2.08% | 1.92% | -7.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |